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Hamilton nears 400th Grand Prix in Brazil

News - 2026-11-06 - By Jenny Marsh

Lewis Hamilton is nearing his 400th Grand Prix in Brazil, with reports on his record book and his plan to continue racing if he stays competitive.

Lewis Hamilton is nearing his 400th Grand Prix in Brazil. Formula1.com previewed the milestone and said Hamilton heads to the event with records that include wins, pole positions and podium finishes.

BBC Sport reported that Hamilton said Formula 1 has never had a driver like him and that he wants to keep racing into his mid-forties. Autosport also reported that Hamilton plans to stay in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future if he remains competitive.

The Ferrari driver, born on 7 January 1985, has raced in Formula 1 from 2007 to 2026 for McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. He arrives in Brazil third in the 2026 drivers' championship on 259 points, adding current context to a career that is about to reach another round-number start.